Facilities Operator

Municipality of South Huron; Exeter; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Ontario is seeking a full-time Facilities Operator to manage and maintain various municipal properties such as arenas and community centers. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school education, relevant certifications including First Aid and basic trades knowledge. Strong benefits include a competitive salary, paid vacation, and health coverage. The role involves heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions, requiring a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, vision & dental benefits

Life insurance

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• Certification as Facilities Operator or Pool Operator preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED Level C certification required.
• Valid Class G license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide facilities maintenance and supervision for municipal property.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and annual maintenance activities and inspections.
• Carry out plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical tasks.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Basic electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC understanding

Ice making and resurfacing

Education

Completion of Secondary School

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Operator – Full-Time

As a result of a vacancy, our Community Services Department is seeking to fill the role of Facilities Operator. Under the direction of the Foreperson of Community Services, provides facilities maintenance and supervision for municipal property and facilities. You will be responsible for the care, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of Municipal facilities including arenas, community centers, fire halls, parks, pools, splash pad, playgrounds, pavilions, sports fields, cemeteries, and the Port Blake Day Park. Your role will include maintenance activities including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, and mechanical. You will be responsible for completing daily, weekly, and annual maintenance activities and inspections of facilities, equipment and play spaces.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional that has the following:

• Completion of Secondary School, preferably with a background in trades and occupations.
• Certification or willingness to become certified as a Facilities Operator, Pool Operator, Ice Technician, including Basic Refrigeration or Horticultural Technician
• First Aid, CPR and AED Level C, WHMIS and propane handling certification.
• Ability to maintain a valid Class G license.
• A working knowledge of basic building construction and maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration.
• Background experience and technical skills in ice making and resurfacing, refrigeration and grounds’ keeping.
• Exposure to building, parks, playfield and cemeteries maintenance.
• Ability to complete mathematical calculations for working with equipment and materials
• Ability to regularly lift in excess of 25 kg.

Tangible Benefits

When you join us, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

• Competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Strong employer paid health benefits coverage – health, vision & dental benefits
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supportive employee and family assistance program (EAP)
• Great corporate training and leadership development
• Great teamwork environment – have other professional and experienced staff to work with regularly
• Opportunity to provide meaningful work

Working Conditions

Work involves a substantial amount of heavy lifting, carrying, crawling and climbing. Operations continue in all weather, including severe conditions. A high degree of mental alertness is required to ensure the safety of self and others as working with heavy equipment, vehicles, unpredictable traffic conditions, tools and hazardous chemicals is required. Hours of work are scheduled based on operational requirements by a rotational shift including days, evenings, and weekends. A flexible schedule is required to account for operational coverage outside of core hours, including emergencies, holidays, weekends, on-call and seasonal shifts.

A detailed job description can be made available upon request.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 06, 2026.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume preferably by email to:

Justin Finkbeiner, Talent and Workforce Manager

Municipality of South Huron

322 Main Street South

P.O. Box 759

Exeter, ON N0M 1S6

Email: [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used for candidate selection purposes only. Accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.